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Free Things This Weekend in Ashwell

Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.

10 picks around Ashwell, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Ashwell

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Ashwell, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Ashwell

Bedford History Double Bill1Free! (worth double-checking)

Bedford History Double Bill

at EH Second Hand Bookstore

Two very different topics, from very different eras, are covered in this summer double bill! The Town Transformed - Bedford 1939 - 1999, and The Great Siege of Bedford Castle, 1224. The afternoon will begin with well known local author Bob Ricketts...

11.5 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
History & Heritage
Bedford History Double Bill2Free! (worth double-checking)

Bedford History Double Bill

at EH Second Hand Bookstore

Two very different topics, from very different eras, are covered in this summer double bill! The Town Transformed - Bedford 1939 - 1999, and The Great Siege of Bedford Castle, 1224. The afternoon will begin with well known local author Bob Ricketts...

11.5 milesSun 26 Jul17:00
Local gemSee the details→
History & Heritage

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Guided House Tour3Free! (worth double-checking)

Guided House Tour

at Kettle's Yard Gallery

Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. Kettle's Yard is a beautiful house with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that hosts modern and contemporary exhibitions.

16.3 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Fire & Security Matters Awards 20264Free! (worth double-checking)

Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026

at Ricoh Arena, Coventry

The Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026 Event: The Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026 Date: 2nd July 2026 Time: 18:45-01:00 Location: Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Ln, Coventry CV6 6GE The Fire & Security Matters Awards celebrate innovation and ac

23.9 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
MK Museum Community Day5Free! (worth double-checking)

MK Museum Community Day

at Q:House

Celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of Milton Keynes at our annual Community & Culture Celebration, a free, family-friendly event showcasing the creativity, diversity, and shared heritage of our city.

24.2 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details→
History & Heritage
Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta10Free! (worth double-checking)

Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta

at Events Plateau

Join the Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta (also often called the MK Filipino Festival) on Saturday, June 14th, and Sunday, June 15th, 2025, for a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture! Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair, a colourful May Flower Parade, captivating cultural and modern dances, and live music performances from both emerging and established artists. The event offers free family entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Campbell Park, complete with stalls and delicious food on both days. Don't miss out on this festive occasion!

25.3 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music

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